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pre·ten·sion¹ /prɪˈtenʃən，priː-/
n.
1. 借口，托词
2. [常作 pretensions]要求，权利要求；权利
have no pretensions to the name 配不上这个名称
The city has some pretensions to be chosen as the site of the meeting. 这座城市具备某些被选作会址的权利。
3. [常作 pretensions]自称，自命
make no pretensions to skill as an artist 并不自称具备艺术家的技巧
4. 矫饰，做作，虚荣
the pretensions and prejudices and habits of the rich 富人的虚荣、偏见和积习
5. 抱负；意图
give up all pretensions of being a composer 放弃一切成为作曲家的奢望
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